“Very important book… Guilty verdicts are no longer to be rendered by a jury of peers, but by a White House session deciding who we are going to kill today—along with whatever unfortunates happen to be in the vicinity of the drone attack. As these valuable essays show, Obama’s global terror campaign is a menace to the world, and Americans are not likely to escape unscathed.”—Noam Chomsky

“As we reach the centennial of what Europe calls the Great War... we all need to gain insight into that war. It was the war that set up all the other wars of the twentieth century. Mark D. Van Ells’s book is a must-read experience. It is invaluable in learning the unmistakable lessons of history.”—U.S. Senator Max Cleland (Ret.)

Nick Caistor takes the reader to the insider’s Buenos Aires. He shows how the past has shaped its streets, how Argentine politics has left its mark on almost every corner, how each wave of new inhabitants has added to the city’s cultural mix.

“Grumbach is a living encyclopedia about French fashion’s creative legacy, and its industrial history… He compiled his experiences and brushes with some of the 20thcentury’s most important fashion figures…"—Miles Socha, European Editor Women’s Wear Daily

Take a new look at Ireland’s culinary heritage, with over 100 traditional recipes and historical and seasonal information. The rustic classics are all here, but you will also find plenty of elegant dishes suitable for light meals or entertaining.

Barbara Abdeni Massaad’s cookbook is dedicated entirely to the art of creating the perfect man’oushé. With over 70 simple recipes, it offers you a way to enjoy these typical pies—traditionally baked in street corner bakeries—in the comfort of your own home.

“Sabrina cooks the kind of food I love to eat: lots of flavors distilled out of love and generosity. In this book Sabrina demystifies the use of spices. The Eastern promise is definitely delivered in her book and it will have a place on the shelves of my kitchen.” —Bruno Loubet

This comprehensive new book from acclaimed chef, Saiphin Moore, looks at dishes from across Thailand in over 100 recipes. The recipes feature traditional and regional Thai dishes—and a whole lot of modern variations as well.

This groundbreaking biography of Fakhr ad-Din, Prince of the Druze, is based on the author's vivid new translations of contemporary sources in Arabic and other languages. It brings to life one remarkable man's beliefs and ambitions, uniquely illuminating the elusive interface between Eastern and Western culture.

“The Book of the Sultan’s Seal is an outstanding first novel by an author who has a special ability to deal with modern and classical material, both Arab and western, with equal ease.”—Mona Anis, Al-Ahram Weekly

“Paul Yee draws on his deep knowledge of Chinese culture and history to create and retell these tales. They are full of witches, monkey gods, and magic makers. They unearth the full variety of human nature and experience.”—from the foreword by Jane Yolen